obies, noun

/ˈəʊbiːz/
Forms:
Also obbies, OB’s.
Origin:
EnglishShow more Formed on initial letters of Old Brown + English -ies, used to form a slang or colloquial noun.
slang
Especially among university students: old brown sherry.
1979 Informant, Eastern CapeWe’ve got some obies. We can share it with you if you like.
1987 Party invitation, GrahamstownPull in to a solid jol...Bring your own obbies, tas or SAB.
1987 Fair Lady 18 Feb. 92We set off down the N2, then Clarence Drive, with Juluka blasting and a bottle of OB’s, responsible second years.
1990 D.G. Gough Informant, Grahamstown (now Makhanda, Eastern Cape)Does anybody know what obies is? — Old Brown Sherry.
old brown sherry.
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